Experience the Los Cardones National Park (Parque Nacional Los Cardones). Extending for some 650 square kilometers, this beautiful outdoor destination is filled with ancient animal fossils, dinosaur tracks, and stunning carbon grande cacti.

Tour the National University of Salta Museum of Natural Sciences (Museo de Ciencias Naturales UNSA) in nearby Salta. This remarkable cultural institution features a fascinating herbarium, as well as exhibits detailing the natural history of the area.

Hike up to the Rio Colorado Waterfalls (Cascadas del Rio Colorado). Falling for nearly 26 feet, this fascinating natural wonder is located between two massive boulders that appear to be suspended in air.